Revellers at the Notting Hill actively participate in aluminiium cans recycling

Revellers at the Notting Hill Carnival were encounraged to recycle aluminium cans this weekend. It was part of a campaign delivered by recycling firm Suez, Kensington & Chelsea council, and Alupro’s Every Can Counts programme.

More than 300 tonnes of waste was cleared from the streets of Notting Hill during this year’s carnival which held on 26^th of 27^th of August. Kensington and Chelsea and contractor SUEZ were responsible for clearing 85% of the total waste produced over the course of the two-day event.

200 members of SUEZ staff, together with 30 refuse trucks and mechanical sweepers worked throughout the night on two days after the carnival to clean Notting Hill before the next mornings.

Cllr Gerard Hargreaves, Kensington and Chelsea Lead Member for Communities and Culture, said: “From the council’s point of view, the biggest challenge is the clean-up. This year has also seen a great increase in recycling. We want this to be a sustainable Carnival and I’m sure we will build on the opportunities for more recycling and reducing the use of single use plastic.”

Gary O’Hagan, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK Contract general manager said: “Over the many years we’ve been carrying out the Carnival clear up for the council, we’ve refined our approach and, thanks to meticulous planning and the hard work of our crews, we’re able to have the streets ready for Tuesday’s early morning commuters.  I’m delighted that this year, with the support of carnival-goers and stall-holders, we’re able to recycle more than ever before.”